Great advice, Shannon. I ran into depression after a life-saving and renewing transplant. I was so humiliated by that, and have been hiding out ever since. Not completely, but I really am embarrassed by my delayed response to something I truly am so grateful for. But I know I want to tell people about the transplant world because it’s such an odd experience. Most people are astounded when I start telling them how competitive it is. That’s just their first shock. I want the journey to be easier for those making it.

I just have to start in one edge. I just set up a 100-Day Challenge and promised to write 15 minutes on any memory that came up — from any time during my life. And I’ve lived an interesting one so far.

I read you first every day on Medium. You inspire me without fail. Thanks. (I made my first $1.16 on Medium this week! Woot!)